Region: Manali – Himachal
Season: June to October
Grade: Moderate
Duration: 13 Days

Day 01: 
Starting early, we trek out of Manali and climb up the western hillside towards the meadows of Lamadugh through meadows and forests and the Manalsu stream down below. Camp overnight.

Day 02: 
The trail ascends steadily towards our next campsite at Riyali, just above the tree line. Amazing views of the Pir Panjal mountains can be seen from the campsite.

Day 03: 
Today’s walk involves a steep climb towards the base of the Kalihayni Pass. We are now above the tree line and the trail presents quite a bit of scree and moraine. Camp below the pass.

Day 04: 
Cross the Kali Haini Pass (4725 meters), the path is a bit rough with a lot of scree and patches of snow can be seen in some gullies. A steady descent takes us to our camp near a mountain stream at Donku Thach.

Day 05: 
Leaving the slopes we now enter the valley and the walk is on undulating terrain to the Lambapar shepherd camp. Great views of the entire mountain ranges from here.

Day 06: 
The trail goes through a lush green valley with towering peaks all around. By early afternoon, we reach our campsite at Dalmarhi.

Day 07: 
The first village Barabhangal – the winter homes of the Gaddis – the nomadic shepherds of the high mountains is reached today. The scenery is mainly pastoral with meadows and forests in between. Camp near the village.

Day 08: 
A rest day in the fascinating village of Barabhangal. Get a close look into the simplistic lifestyle of the Gaddis who have been shepherds since time immemorial.

Day 09: 
The trail after gently ascending a hillside presents a steep climb to the base of the Thamser Pass. We camp just below the pass where you get excellent views of the Dhauladhar mountain ranges.

Day 10: 
Crossing the Thamser Pass (4570 metres) by early morning we descend down to the tiny camping site at to Pannatu.

Day 11: 
The trail goes along the river and through thick woods to the tiny settlement of Palachak. Camp near this settlement.

Day 12: 
The trail is gentle now and soon we reach the small settlement.

Day 13: 
We continue down to the Tibetan refugee camp at Bir, and then travel by jeep to McLeod Ganj, home of Tibet’s government-in-exile. Check into a hotel for the night. Preferably the Kashmir House once the summer residence of royalty.